A5 Labs, the organization responsible for the flourishing online poker platform WPT Global, has teamed up with GeoComply to reinforce its safety protocols. WPT Global, which prides itself on a player community exceeding 15,000 individuals spanning 50 nations, will now utilize GeoComply’s advanced fraud mitigation and digital security solutions.
This collaboration is paramount to WPT Global’s dedication to delivering an equitable and protected gaming atmosphere. John Andress, Director of Security at A5 Labs, stressed the constant danger of dishonesty in online poker, stating that allocating resources to GeoComply’s technology provides them with a vital advantage in outmaneuvering sophisticated rule-breakers.
Beyond preventing fraud, GeoComply will also deploy its location verification technology to guarantee WPT Global functions within the legal parameters of each territory. This not only limits entry from unauthorized locations but also safeguards player information in over 85 countries.
Mark Blunden, GeoComply’s VP of Sales and Customer Experience, conveyed his company’s eagerness to support A5 Labs’ worldwide growth, emphasizing their established history in strictly controlled markets such as North America. This alliance represents a significant stride towards safeguarding the rapidly expanding realm of online poker.
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